Aluminum Co. of America v. Bullock

Once again this Court faces the question of whether good cause under Rule 215(5) exists to allow the testimony of expert witnesses who were not previously designated by the party calling them. Because the determination of good cause is within the discretion of the trial judge, we review this case under an abuse of discretion standard and hold that no such abuse occurred here. For that reason, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm the trial court judgment.

This case arose when a forklift driven by John Bullock overturned, fatally pinning him to the ground. Bullock’s…